Hi guys, back with some more stupid begginer questions. I'm seriously considering upgrading my engine to a Zenoah g270 and I had a couple of questions. First off, does the engine come from the factory with the carb needles set correctly? Or will I have to adjust them myself. Also will I need to buy anything to make it fit or will the motor be a direct bolt up to where the stock cy 26cc originally was. The car is a Hpi baja 5b SS. Any help would be great.
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cbaker65
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Yes it is a direct fit ,you can even go twice that big an still be a direct fit ,most small bore is!..
The needles are factory set ,but can be fine tuned with just a small turn is all that is needed for
your environment!..
I installed a 35cc in mine not too long ago!..
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Thats awesome! glad to know its just a simple install. Itll be the breaking in that takes timeYes it is a direct fit ,you can even go twice that big an still be a direct fit ,most small bore is!..
The needles are factory set ,but can be fine tuned with just a small turn is all that is needed for
your environment!..
I installed a 35cc in mine not too long ago!..
cbaker65
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Thats awesome! glad to know its just a simple install. Itll be the breaking in that takes time
Not really ,just keep the carb set at rich for the first tank and keep the heavy finger off ,it is not
like a nitro engine on break-in ,you are wearing in a ring to the cylinder an seating it!..
Beware ,it takes a very long time to run out of fuel an you will most likely quit driving it
before you run out!..
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yup, I remember my dad breaking in the cy when we first got it and how long that thing took to run out of fuel, at least we had a massive fieldNot really ,just keep the carb set at rich for the first tank and keep the heavy finger off ,it is not
like a nitro engine on break-in ,you are wearing in a ring to the cylinder an seating it!..
Beware ,it takes a very long time to run out of fuel an you will most likely quit driving it
before you run out!..
Rolland
RC Newbie
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I just changed an engine in my T2000 and left the carb a little rich and set the controller at 80% for the next few hours to break it in and not over rev it. Seems to be working ok just a little smoky
